R.M. Glen McPherson #46 Cemetery #46.1
Location NW1-6-10-W3
This cemetery is located beside St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church in the
Billimun district, eight miles northwest of the village of Mankota.
The first settlers arriving in 1910 were Russian Germans coming from the
Russia. They built a small Catholic church in 1914. A new and larger one was
erected in 1926. Sadly, this one was destroyed by fire on July 7, 1926, only a
few hours after the first Sunday services were held in it.
The present church was built in 1927, but was closed in 1983. It has been
designated as Heritage Property by the R.M. of Glen McPherson #46, and is open
to visitors.
The first grave in St. Martin's was that of Katrina Selensky who died in 1912.
The information contained herein was compiled by Mr. Tony Stengler from
gravestones and parish records. * new additions